The "Elegant Room" was far from it! Dinghy, everything from bed linens, towels, furnishings just plain worn out; I wrote my name in the dust on the headboard! Not the charming well-appointed place it claims to be. Photos are very decptive. Can't fathom what a regular room would be like. Poor attirude from staff, basically my fault for complaining! more

My husband and I stayed here during the Newburyport Music Festival and it is in a perfect location close to resaurants and shops. Clean and spacious rooms (sometimes at inns the rooms are tiny - but ours was very comfortable). We had stayed here before when we came down to go to The Grog to see a band and it... more

I love staying at the Essex St. Inn. It's right downtown,close to everything. The people who work there are great,they take care of everything. Lorraine more

Great location right downtown Newburyport with ample parking and pleasant staff. The rooms are clean and basic, but look a little worn and old. The TV was pretty ancient. The bathroom situation was kind of weird - the towels were on a low rack practically on the floor, and the shower was really small. Housekeeping stopped around 1pm, so not... more

We stayed at the Essex Street Inn for 2 nights. We tried to stay for both nights in the same room, but because we had first booked one night and then added another night a few hours after the first reservation, they were unable (or unwilling ) to accommodate us.The first night we stayed in an upstairs room in a... more

The beds are ok, but not wonderfully comfortable. The pillows are hard foam, so if you like soft pillows, or feather pillows, bring your own. The window blinds are the cheapest you can buy and let in lots of morning light. The breakfast is not very good - about what you would expect from one of those chains on the... more

This hotel is in a great location - a quiet side street just off the main drag in Newburyport. You are steps from all the shops and restaurants. This place has the potential to be fabulous but needs some updating to get there. Our room was missing some of the thoughtful touches that make for a great stay. There were... more

First time staying in Newbuiryport, and after sifting through mixed reviews on every inn, B&B, and hotel there (not a consistent conclusion on any property), I decided to just go with the Essex Street Inn. I contacted them directly, they were very responsive and helpful, and booked me a room along with flowers and chocolates right away. Upon arrival, we... more

My wife and I have been going to the Essex Street Inn for 11 years now. Downtown Newburyport hosts a Christmas Stroll every year, and the Inn is in perfect proximity to all the activity. While the Inn has always been a terrific getaway, it was taken over a few years ago by Lori Guertin and her husband, and they... more